This video will give you practical directions on how to best administer insulin when a child is first diagnosed with diabetes and ongoing.

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These instructions are part of a teaching program for families of patients at The Hospital for Sick Children. They are provided in addition to detailed handson training. We urge you not to follow these instructions without training and advice from a healthcare professional who understands your child’s unique needs. Please also review these instructions with your doctor to check if they are suitable for your situation.

Healthcare providers are guided by provincial or federal regulations for safely handling hazardous medications which mandate specific types of personal protective equipment (i.e. masks, gowns, gloves, protective eye wear).

At the time of publication of this video, recommendations for specific types of protective equipment required for families handling hazardous medications at HOME were not available. Families are encouraged to discuss this information with their healthcare provider.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Key points to remember

01:14 Injection sites

01:32 Inserting the pen needle tip

02:00 Tips for rotating injection sites

03:19 How to make injections easier

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